Children Vaccine program

IBN SINA
Recommended Bangladeshi Childhood Immunization Schedule
Age

Vaccine

Birth

BCG, Oral Polio (first dose), Hepatitis B (first dose)

6 weeks
dose)

DPT (first dose), Oral Polio (second dose), Hepatitis B (second

10 weeks

DPT (second dose), Oral Polio (third dose)

14 weeks

DPT (third dose), Oral Polio (fourth dose), Hib (first dose)

20 weeks

Hib (second dose)

6 months

Hepatitis B (third dose), Hib (third dose)

9 months

Measles

1 year

Varilix

15-18 months

MMR (Measles,Mumps,Rubella) (first dose), Oral Polio (fifth dose),

DPT (first booster dose)

2 years

Typhoid

5 years
Hepatitis B (first

DPT (second booster dose), Oral Polio (sixth dose),

booster dose)

10 years
dose)

Hepatitis B (second booster dose), TT (Tetanus Toxoid) (first

12-14 years

MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) (second dose)

15-16 years

TT (Tetanus Toxoid) (second dose)

The schedule is recommended by Bangladesh Paediatric Association.

Vaccination Program of BIHS

Hospital
Age

Vaccine

Birth

BCG, Oral Polio (first dose)

6 weeks

Penta (first dose), Oral Polio (second dose),

10 weeks

Penta (second dose), Oral Polio (third dose)

14 weeks

Penta (third dose), Oral Polio (fourth dose),

9 months

MR (Rubella)

1 year

Varilix

15-18 months

Measles, Oral Polio (fifth dose)

2 years

Typhoid

(The schedule is recommended by Bangladesh Paediatric Association.)

ICDDRB (Cholera Hospital).

Recommended Routine Vaccination Schedule for Expatriate Children Living in Bangladesh
Based on Center for Disease Control (CDC) and Advisory Council of Immunization Practices (www.cdc.gov) as
well as Canadian National Council on Immunization

Age of Child

Birth

2 months

Vaccines Recommended

Notes

BCG

-Recommended for all children (<5 years

old) living in Bangladesh, for protection
against severe tuberculosis disease
-Available from Dr. Wahab on Rd. 12,
Baridhara

1.

Diptheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio,

haemophilus influenzae, hepatitis
B (DTaP/IPV/HIB/Hep B)

2.

Pneumococcal Conjugate
Vaccine13

-Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine 10 is an

alternative to Pneumococcal Conjugate
Vaccine 13 if cost is prohibitive

4 months

3.

Oral Rotavirus

1.

Diptheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio,

haemophilus influenzae, hepatitis
B (DTaP/IPV/HIB/Hep B)
Pneumococcal Conjugate
Vaccine 13
Oral Rotavirus

2.
3.

6 months

7 months

1.

Diptheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio,

haemophilus influenzae, hepatitis
B (DTaP/IPV/HIB/Hep B)

2.

Pneumococcal Conjugate
Vaccine 13

3.
4.

Seasonal Influenza
MMR (optional)*

-Third dose of rotavirus vaccine is required

only if child received at lease one dose of
Rotateq
-Maximum age for first dose of rotavirus
vaccine is 14 weeks, 6 days
-Maximum age for last dose is 8 months, 0
days

*MMR is recommended by CDC for all

children living internationally due to high
prevalence of measles disease in
Bangladesh

Seasonal Influenza
MMR
Hepatitis A

12 months

Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine 13

-these 4 vaccines may be spread out over 2

appointments, 1-2 weeks apart

Meningococcal-C Conjugate

15 months

Diptheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio,

haemophilus influenzae, hepatitis B
(DTaP/IPV/HIB/Hep B)

-MMR and Varicella must be given at least

28 days apart or on the same day

Chickenpox/Varicella
18 months

Hepatitis A

24 months

Typhoid
MMR

4-5 years

Diptheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio,

(DTaP/IPV)
Chickenpox/aricella
Tetanus-Diptheria

11-12 years

Human papillomavirus (HPV)

Meningococcal Oligosaccharide, (Groups
A,C,W-135,Y)

16 years

Meningococcal Oligosaccharide, (Groups

A,C,W-135,Y)

Annual

Seasonal Influenza

-Human papillomavirus is recommended for

boys and girls
-HPV requires 2 booster doses, given 2, 4
months after first dose
-Meningococcal vaccine is generally
required for residence in college/university
dorms
-Children < 8 years old who are receiving
the vaccine for the first time require 2
doses, at least 28 days apart